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The Moscow Mule mocktail is one of those non alcoholic cocktails you could serve to a friend and they wouldn't even realize it was missing the vodka that you'd find in the full strength version. It's a truly delicious zero proof drink that provides a powerful bite and punch of flavor.
One of the best parts about making a Moscow Mule is that it’s simple and thankfully, its mocktail counterpart is just as no-frills — you just need to swap out the vodka for a non-alcoholic alternative. For our favorite Moscow Mule mocktail recipe, we’re choosing Everleaf Marine, a sumptuous sea-soaked botanical spirit infused with marine flavors like umami, kelp, and more. But we’ve also laid out other options and we recommend trying them out to see what suits your fancy!
Now, we need to discuss the most important ingredient in this drink; ginger beer. You absolutely must choose a high quality ginger beer with a bite. And remember, ginger ale does not achieve the same gingery potency. We highly recommend the Fever Tree Ginger Beer or Q Drink Ginger Beer. If you are looking for a more health-conscious option, you can't go wrong with Fever Tree's Refreshingly Light Ginger Beer which contain less sugar and calories than its classic verison.
Lastly, you'll want to complete the experience by serving your Moscow Mule the traditional way via a copper mug! But don't stress if you haven't got one, a highball glass will work just as well. In any case, you’ll end up with a Moscow Mule mocktail that’s elegantly fizzy and refreshing!
Moscow Mule Mocktail ingredients
- 1½ oz Everleaf Marine
- ½ oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 oz ginger beer
- Garnish: lime wheel and mint sprig
How do you make a Moscow Mule mocktail?
- Fill your copper mug (or other glassware) with crushed ice.
- Add in Everleaf Marine and freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Top it with ginger beer and give it a gentle stir to mix all the ingredients together.
- Finish off your Moscow Mule mocktail with a lime wheel and mint sprig for garnish.
Best non alcoholic spirits for Moscow Mule Mocktail
The Moscow Mule may have triggered the widespread popularity of vodka, but these excellent spirits prove you don’t need it to make one that's just as delicious!
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Everleaf Marine: A dry and silky spirit that vodka fans will fall instantly in love with, Everleaf Marine is an excellent spirit of choice for your Moscow Mule mocktail. It boasts flavors of the ocean like umami-soaked kelp forests, zesty bergamot, and tropical sea buckthorn.
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Pentire Adrift: Coastal aromatics and flavors are what set Pentire Adrift apart in the non alcoholic spirits category. You’ll love it in your Moscow Mule mocktail as it achieves this perfect balance between herbaceous, salty, and slightly briny.
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Ritual Gin: Going with Ritual Gin will infuse your drink with a more diverse suite of aromas and flavors! Pine tree, lime peel, peppermint, and notes of juniper round out the nose, while peppercorn, cilantro, and capsicum make up the palate, finishing off with a peppery kick to add a little more spice to the Moscow Mule mocktail’s refreshing quality.
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Amass Riverine: While the Everleaf Marine is a somersault through exquisite seaside flavors, Amass Riverine will make your Moscow Mule taste like a journey through a rainforest care of its outdoorsy ingredients such as angelica root, rosemary, sumac, cardamom, and mint.
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Seedlip Spice 94: The complexity of the flavors in Seedlip Spice 94 is what makes it a solid spirit to make your Moscow Mule mocktail. With ingredients like allspice, cardamom, ginger, it’s the perfect spirit to use if you want to add a bit of warmth and kick to what you’re making.
